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Prostate Cancer Essentials: Part 1 – Introduction to Prostate Cancer

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Learning time: 

30 Minutes

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Topic:

Awareness
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Area of Practice:

Primary Care & Secondary Care
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Recommended for:

All Health Professionals
A course providing an introduction to the prostate and prostate cancer covering all of the essential information for healthcare professionals who have taken on a role supporting people affected by cancer.

Learning Objectives

When you have completed this course, you will be able to:

  • Explain the anatomy and function of the prostate gland
  • Discuss benign conditions of the prostate gland
  • Identify key prostate cancer statistics
  • Evaluate risk factors for prostate cancer

Course Author

CatherineHolborn|Senior Lecturer in Radiotherapy & Oncology at Sheffield Hallam University and Training & Education Lead Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre (AWRC)

REVIEW DATE

Course reviewed:

16/09/2024

Due to be reviewed:

16/09/2026
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